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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist.
Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played
in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened,
with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan
moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry
and music in clubs and cafes in Greenwich Village. There, he
recorded a number of albums which made him one of the most
influential musicians of history. This fascinating book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the musician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.
"Inspiring African American Women of Virginia" was written to
provide readers with a variety of ethic women from various eras in
our countries history.
It captivates the reader and pulls them into the lives of women
who were not just faced with the obstacle of race but gender. It
also reveals how they overcame their obstacles to achieve
international acclaim.
From Missy Elliott and Roberta Flack to Maggie Walker and Nannie
Boroughs, you be surprised at how each of these women are connected
to Virginia.
Enjoy!!
This accurate, colour-coded map shows all areas according to their
actual size, with the North-South lines running vertically and the
East-West lines running parallel. The poster features a brief
discussion of the tendency of traditional maps to show countries
incorrectly in proportion to one another, and describes the
'growing awareness of the interdependence of all nations and all
peoples.'
Antarctica - vast, cold and mysterious. This frozen continent is
full of incredible stories. Here you can discover incredible
wildlife, awe-inspiring landscapes and adventurous scientists and
explorers. Join author Karen Romano Young on a trip across
Antarctica, hanging out with people and animals and learning about
how this special place is changing, and what it means for our
planet. Hang out with some of the coolest creatures on earth above
and below the ice as you meet emperor penguins, killer whales and
elephant seals. Suit up for the cold and explore some of the
harshest landscapes on earth, following in the footsteps of brave
explorers. And learn about how scientists survive here today and
what they do all day - from studying climate change to
investigating ice cores almost a million years old to learn about
the history - and future - of our planet.
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Juneteenth
(Paperback)
Lisa A Crayton
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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the
United States. Across the country, people observe the day with
speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and
family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and
continue working toward equality. Readers will discover how a
shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in
all sorts of ways.
What inspired the work and works of geniuses like Leonardo,
Einstein, Frida and Curie? These books aim to explain it to the
little ones, presenting some of the greatest characters of the past
in a funny and light-hearted way, to which children can easily
relate. The great characters become the most powerful kind of
inspiration, to push the little readers to dream a little bigger.
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Dragon City
(Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
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R233
R212
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The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships
and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is
now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon
of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve
the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his
friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're
determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means
putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the
dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan
of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo
the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph
eternally? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' -
Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized
heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' -
Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes
so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who
has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author
of THE ROOFTOPPERS 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it
will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James,
author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and
originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure,
laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a
sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' -
Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
Music can carry the stories of history like a message in a bottle.
Lord Kitchener, Neneh Cherry, Smiley Culture, Stormzy . . .
Groundbreaking musicians whose songs have changed the world. But
how? This exhilarating playlist tracks some of the key shifts in
modern British history, and explores the emotional impact of 28
songs and the artists who performed them. This book redefines
British history, the Empire and postcolonialism, and will invite
you to think again about the narratives and key moments in history
that you have been taught up to now. Thrilling, urgent,
entertaining and thought-provoking, this beautifully illustrated
companion to modern black music is a revelation and a delight.
'Engaging and accomplished . . . perfectly judged for young
readers.' Guardian
As a child, Laura Ingalls Wilder traveled across the prairie in
a covered wagon. Her daughter, Rose, thought those stories might
make a good book, and the two created the beloved Little House
series.
Sara Breedlove, the daughter of former slaves, wanted everything
to be different for her own daughter, A'Lelia. Together they built
a million-dollar beauty empire for women of color. Marie Curie
became the first person in history to win two Nobel prizes in
science. Inspired by her mother, Irene too became a scientist and
Nobel prize winner.
"Borrowed Names" is the story of these extraordinary mothers and
daughters.
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